On This Day: June 9, 1983 – Frank Zappa Releases London Symphony Orchestra Vol 1

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On This Day: June 9, 1983 – Frank Zappa Releases London Symphony Orchestra Vol 1.

On this day June 9, 1983, Frank Zappa released his thirty eighth album, London Symphony Orchestra Vol 1. The project was an ambitious collaboration with the prestigious London Symphony Orchestra, featuring orchestrated versions of Zappa’s complex and challenging compositions.

Unlike his earlier rock or jazz fusion work, this album was fully rooted in contemporary classical music. The pieces required highly skilled musicianship, and the result was a unique blend of Zappa’s avant garde...

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